This is a condition where you get acute inflammatory swelling and pain into joints. The base of the first toe is the most common place to see it. It can however affect any joint. It is due to increased levels of uric acid in the blood. This crystallises and deposits form in the ligaments and tendons and become swollen and painful.

Foot injuries can be treated with a number of different modalities including Physiotherapy, Sport Physician, Acupuncture and Nutrition.